Many writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries emphasized the virtues of early rural pioneers and life on the land as a general criticism of what they perceived to be the negative, alienating influence of Ontario’s rapid urban and industrial expansion. Such work often highlighted the difficulties the recent emigrant faced: the clearing of forest and the breaking of new ground, the isolation and long Canadian winters; however they in turn celebrated the progress demonstra...

When brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath chose 221B Baker Street as the location for their law office, they didn’t expect that their new office space would come with one huge stipulation—answering the letters sent to Sherlock Holmes, the most famous resident of that address.The first Sherlock Holmes letter barrister Reggie Heath answered cost him most of his personal fortune, all of his Baker Street chambers clients, and quite possibly Laura Rankin, the love of his life. But Reggie int...

Prepare for a fierce battle as you step into a world where dragons clash with courage and ferocity. In these 17 gripping tales, heroes rise and fall, facing fire-breathing foes in epic confrontations. Each story unravels a unique conflict, from desperate towns defending their homes to warriors seeking vengeance.Meet the brave and the foolhardy, each with their own motives. Discover the price of power and the cost of survival. Will they conquer the flames, or will they be consumed?

Defeating the world-ending demon was only the beginning. Now Maine must wrestle with the very fabric of reality.Maine defeated the Corrupter, saved the world, and is dating the man of her dreams. Things should be smooth sailing from now on. She deserves a boring, normal-ish life, doesn't she?Fate has other ideas in mind. The defeat of the Corrupter left a power void that needs to be filled.A strange mist surrounds Rainwater. Most dismiss it as a wei...

Maine's troubles are only just beginning. The Mantle is still catnip to assassins. News of her victory is out and another liquidator of the living is after her. That would be enough trouble, if her ex wasn't also in town, proclaiming his undying love for her.Where was this adoration when they were dating?To make things worse, her pint-sized best friend has visitors. Noff's pack is being terrorized by a ruthless hunter with supernatural strength, sp...

In Israel and the West, it is called the Six Day War. In the Arab world, it is known as the June War, or simply as “the Setback.” Never has a conflict so short, unforeseen, and largely unwanted by both sides so transformed the world. The Yom Kippur War, the war in Lebanon, the Camp David accords, the controversy over Jerusalem and Jewish settlements in the West Bank, the intifada, and the rise of Palestinian terror are all part of the outcome of those six days of intense Arab-Israeli fight...

Against insurmountable odds, the Mundanes have launched a daring rescue for Beth. Luckily, they're not alone . . . the Horsemen are with them.But luck might not get them that far, though. Beth is being held deep within the heart of the Dark One's territory.What if Demons weren't just Demons, but something much worse?Now they've found themselves deep in the Dark One's headquarters, without backup or a chance to retreat. It's all or nothing. And what's worse, the Dark...

Who knew tabletop RPG's were training manuals to teach humans about our allies?Robert "Suzuki" Fletcher's on a mission to save to one of his fellow Mundanes who was captured by the Dark One’s forces. His teammate is being held in the heart of enemy territory . . . and his HUD gives him a horrible chance of surviving.It's time to level up.Soliciting the help of other more experienced MERCs, the team needs to gain the skills necessary...

Pulp magic and adventure for young people, and those of us that never grew up. A great escape for the restless heart. Experience the full adventure. Books one and Three available now!She might destroy the world. She might be the only one who can save it.Two years after defeating the nefarious Reckoning, Jill Wright has honed her powers under the tutelage of pumpkin-headed private investigator Jack Lantern. Finding victory after victory, the team ha...

This beautifully packaged set includes five tales of extraordinary heroism, marvelous intrigue, and exceptional courage that have inspired and amazed readers for generations. Each exquisitely bound volume features vivid four-color illustrations, a ribbon marker, and gorgeous design elements throughout. Housed in a keepsake slipcase with a magnetic closure, this collection is meant to be cherished for a lifetime.Gulliver’s Travels is Jonathan Swift’s comic tale of an Englis...

Alternating between nineteenth-century England and present-day New York, this is the story of renowned British painter J. M. W. Turner and his circle of patrons and lovers. It is also the story of Henry Leiden, a middle-aged family man with a troubled marriage and a dead-end job, who finds his life transformed by his discovery of Turner's The Center of the World, a mesmerizing and unsettling painting of Helen of Troy that was thought to have been lost forever.This painting...

In Roaring Twenties Chicago, eighteen-year-old farm boy and hockey hopeful Brett Bennet is drafted to the big leagues of the city’s first ever team. His deepest secret catches fire when he meets the dashing but reclusive goalie, Jean-Paul Moreau. As they circle one another finding out who they truly are, their lives are changed in ways neither can control. Brett will need the help of freewheeling flapper Margret to find a way to break through Jean-Paul’s ice, and to navigate the high stake...